PU holds calligraphy competition

LAHORE:Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood has said that calligraphy is one of the best mediums of communication and it has more power than words.

He was addressing the ceremony of ‘Names of the Prophet (PBUH) calligraphy competition and exhibition’ organised by PU Sheikh Zayed Islamic Centre in collaboration with Rehmatul-lil-Aalameen (PBUH) Authority (RAA) Islamabad and Ashraf Al Qalam here on Wednesday.

Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies Prof Dr M Hammad Lakhvi, Director SZIC Prof Dr M Abdullah, RAA’s focal person Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed Gondal, renowned calligrapher Ashraf Heera, faculty members, students and calligraphers from all over the country were present on this occasion.

In his address, PU VC Prof Dr Khalid Mahmood appreciated the work of calligraphers saying that the progress of women in this field is a good omen. He said that PU Islamic studies departments have a special role in the ranking of the varsity. He said that the students who graduated from here are serving all over the world. Prof Dr M Abdullah welcomed the participants and lauded the theme of the calligraphy competition and exhibition.

Ashraf Heera while describing the history of calligraphy said that Pakistani calligraphers are famous all over the world. Dr Ishtiaq Ahmed Gondal congratulated the organisers for organising the event and said that such events give encouragement to young artists and students.